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R5 OMP

2003 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS43077,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OMP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 78,411 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,571 miles

steering rack has slight play at rubber mounting bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,032 miles

Rear exhaust boxes / pipes corroded

steering rack has slight play at rubber mountings

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust boxes / joins corroded

steering rack has slight side to side movement at mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,258 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust boxes / pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 67,258 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust boxes / pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,735 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,976 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear exhaust pipes/joins corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2015 60,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,145 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,134 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,105 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,958 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,929 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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R5 OMP is a 2003 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 77,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 OMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R5 OMP registered?

R5 OMP is a 2003 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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